
September 18, 1947. 54 days after President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, the provisions took effect, creating the United States Air Force.
This is the 72nd anniversary of that event.
Happy birthday, Air Force!

September 18, 1947. 54 days after President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, the provisions took effect, creating the United States Air Force.
This is the 72nd anniversary of that event.
Happy birthday, Air Force!
And here I thought nothing could stop the Army Air Corps.